Everything posted by poppysox
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Free Agency - How confident are you?
I believe past history is in this case not indicative of this years actions. Jerry and Rick know that this rebuild is the last go round for Jerry. They will go big.
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Home Sweet Home: White Sox vs Marlins 7:10 CT (Nova vs Richards)
Ricky must have Abreu in indelible ink on his lineup card. He should try him in the 4 or 5 slot on occasion.
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Dylan Cease
Good thought to change the date for HOF .
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Home Sweet Home: White Sox vs Marlins 7:10 CT (Nova vs Richards)
I like the lineup shake up. Should do more of this type of thing when a club is not hitting.
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GRate to get Netting to the Foul Poles
Anxious to see it in operation. The fans behind the dugouts are sure going to miss those souvenir balls the players often toss to them. On another note...my Cubs fan brother was very complementary of the Sox making such a fan friendly safety move.
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Favorite Piece of White Sox Memorabilia
I have my seat tickets from the last game at Comisky and the first game at the new park mounted on a poster photo of both parks when they were both still standing side by side.
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Tim Anderson high ankle sprain
We need him badly.
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Free Agency - How confident are you?
That would be a very good offseason and it's doable.
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Engel Recalled
I have always liked players like Adam. If they can just learn to carry about a .270 BA they can be an offensive force. The action they create with speed has unraveled many a good pitcher. Anyone who doesn't feel better when Engel is running down a flyball instead of our other options isn't paying attention. Hope he keeps it up...would be a very useful 4th outfielder on our championship teams.
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Gerrit Cole - The Rebuild’s Fulcrum
Do you think McCann was about the money in last years FA class. For most guys it's just the process required in today baseball. Lots of guys sign quickly with first team that shows genuine interest. Boras clients take forever because they want every last nickel. This all about the money crap is not good for baseball.
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Andrew Benintendi Available?
Benintendi would be a nice fit for us. Unfortunately... he's not worth the probable asking price. If the Colome, Bummer and Abreu deal mentioned above was available I would make that deal.
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Eloy going on IL
How to call for the ball seems pretty basic for major league outfielders. It seems this is a recurring problem year after year. Why?
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Is Giolito an ace?
It must be a good thing that between Kopech, Giolito and Cease we don't know who will emerge as our #1. Good time ahead!
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Harold Baines HOFer
Harold Baines has always been a class act. Congratulations!
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Favorite Piece of White Sox Memorabilia
A seat from old Comiskey.
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If you could pick one position player to add to the roster
When you can pick the best player in baseball you do it. Mike Trout.
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Dylan Cease
Sox were outscored 4-2 by a team that only had three hits. Tells you what you need to know about the Cease start.
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2019 Trade Deadline Predictions
I also prefer to rotate guys in DH so as to use the whole roster for versatility. A permanent DH works when you have a Frank Thomas but there aren't many of those.
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Gerrit Cole - The Rebuild’s Fulcrum
Boras clients are off the table for me. Anyone who wants to be represented by such a total jerk isn't much of a team guy. The Boris client is all about the money and himself IMO.
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7/21- Sox at Rays, 12:10, NBCSC
Ten game homestand means RH can be at the office taking calls the entire time between now and deadline. No excuses...lets get something exciting done.
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7/21- Sox at Rays, 12:10, NBCSC
Osich has pitched a really nice outing.
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Gerrit Cole - The Rebuild’s Fulcrum
We can easily afford to add $100 million per year in payroll. Even if we elect to pay a Cole type in the vicinity of $30 million per year that still leaves $70 million per year for a lesser starter, a right fielder and several very good relievers and several nice extensions. I think Jerry is prepared to spend the money but probably not all his eggs in just a couple of baskets. That's not necessarily wrong.
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7/21- Sox at Rays, 12:10, NBCSC
If accurate...that is truly pathetic.
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7/21- Sox at Rays, 12:10, NBCSC
Looking forward to Cease taking another step forward.
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The Trade Winds are open
Yes...for teams like ours.